Netflix's in-flight streaming is available through a few carriers around the world, but it's far from a staple of air travel. More often than not, technological limitations will force you to download that new show before you leave home. It could be far more common going forward, though. Netflix is launching an initiative that will use its mobile device encoding technology to make Netflix accessible on aircraft that don't always have the luxury of fast satellite internet access. (www.engadget.com) المزيد...

Qatar Airways has ordered two Boeing 747-8 Freighters, and added another four Boeing 777-300ERs to its orderbook. The Oneworld carrier's chief executive Akbar Al Baker hinted during a 25 September press conference that the airline could potentially order a third 747-8F, citing strong demand in its cargo business. (www.flightglobal.com) المزيد...

Dubai was serious when it said it wants to be first in the world to offer a flying taxi service. That's why on Monday, it staged a maiden test flight for one of its potential taxis: a two-seater, 18-rotor unmanned flying vehicle made by German firm Volocopter, which is backed by fellow German company Daimler. The automated vehicle, which lifts and lands vertically like a helicopter, whisked Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed away for a five-minute flight 200 meters above a patch of… (www.engadget.com) المزيد...

Alaska Airlines is retiring its last four combi planes, special Boeing 737-400s designed to carry cargo in the middle of the plane and 72 passengers in the rear, company vice president Marilyn Romano told The Associated Press ahead of this week’s unveiling of the first of three new cargo planes for the state. (www.seattletimes.com) المزيد...

Frontier Airlines announced today that it will begin non-stop seasonal flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Jacksonville, Memphis, Omaha and Madison, Wisconsin starting in 2018, continuing the “Ultra Low Cost Carrier’s” expansion in Philadelphia. Omaha and Madison will be new destinations not currently served from Philadelphia. (www.phl.org) المزيد...

JetBlue today revealed a refreshed and updated special livery dedicated to the New York Jets. The updated Airbus 320 livery was revealed at a tailgate-themed event at JetBlue's Hangar at New York's JFK International Airport. To celebrate the kick-off of the Jets' football season. (m.newyorkjets.com) المزيد...